There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you…or the life you want. According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the renowned consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelo’s words to explore the hidden potential that exists within us all. In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a disillusioned American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artist’s work can teach him—and all of us—about the power of following your passion. Among the lessons that Tom learns over the course of the next day: The beauty is in the details Your hand creates what your mind conceives All great accomplishments start with a single swift action No one begins by creating the Sistine Chapel Whether you’re looking for a way to reinvigorate your career or searching for the courage to begin a new one, THE ANGEL INSIDE is a must-read if you want to find true meaning in your life and work. The break-out business parable that’s already sold more than 70,000 copies, The Angel Inside tells the story of a young man searching for meaning in his work and finding it in an unlikely place: the life and art of Michelangelo.

The Angel Inside: Michelangelo's Secrets for Following Your Passion and Finding the Work You Love

Business & Money

Widener, Chris

Business Culture

Crown

The break-out business parable that’s already sold more than 70,000 copies, The Angel Inside tells the story of a young man searching for meaning in his work and finding it in an unlikely place: the life and art of Michelangelo.
There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you…or the life you want. According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the renowned consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelo’s words to explore the hidden potential that exists within us all. In this unforgettable tale, Tom Cook, a disillusioned American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artist’s work can teach him—and all of us—about the power of following your passion. Among the lessons that Tom learns over the course of the next day: The beauty is in the details Your hand creates what your mind conceives All great accomplishments start with a single swift action No one begins by creating the Sistine Chapel Whether you’re looking for a way to reinvigorate your career or searching for the courage to begin a new one, THE ANGEL INSIDE is a must-read if you want to find true meaning in your life and work.

The Angel Inside: Michelangelo's Secrets For Following Your Passion and Finding the Work You Love

Currency/Doubleday

From Chris Widener, the author of the breakout bestseller The Angel Inside, comes an inspiring new parable on the power of influence. The Art of Influence will make you think twice about everything you've ever learned about influence. As Chris Widener’s inspiring story reveals, it’s not something you "do" to other people but rather something that starts with how you shape and transform your own life. Forget about manipulation and slick fast-talking; The Art of Influence teaches that your ability to influence others begins from within.

The Art of Influence: Persuading Others Begins With You

Crown Currency

An inspiring business fable that champions leadership for the Everyman 
From bestselling author Chris Widener comes a compelling new story showing what you give and get when you lead. The story follows down-cast protagonist Mike Keller who, recently separated from his wife and demoted at work, must relocate to a rural factory-town in Texas. There, Mike encounters the deep-rooted traditions of Texas high school football, and in the process learns everything business school didn't teach him about leadership from the most influential man in town-the local high school football coach. <ul>
<li>Highlights the Four Rules of Leadership: You Get What You Expect, You Get What You Model, You Get What You Reward, and You Get What You Work For</li> <li>Advises readers, in an accessible teaching style, on how to tailor the Rules to their own circumstances</li> <li>Includes reflection questions as a tool to guide readers in enriching their work life, family relationships, and social interactions</li> </ul>
Leadership Rules is an engaging, refreshing tale that imparts leadership lessons easily applied to both work life and your interpersonal relationships.

Leadership Rules: How to Become the Leader You Want to Be

Management & Leadership

Jossey-Bass

There will come a time when you must decide to lead the life someone else has chosen for you…or the life you want.According to legend, when a young boy asked the great Renaissance artist Michelangelo why he was working so hard hitting the block of marble that would eventually become his greatest sculpture, David, the artist replied, “Young man, there is an angel inside this rock, and I am setting him free.” In The Angel Inside, the renowned consultant and career coach Chris Widener uses Michelangelo’s words to explore the hidden potential that exists within us all.In this unforgettable tale,  Tom Cook, a disillusioned American businessman, has traveled to Italy looking for direction in his life. In Florence, the last city on his tour, Tom meets a mysterious old man who opens his eyes to the art and life of Michelangelo and reveals what the artist’s work can teach him—and all of us—about the power of following your passion.Among the lessons that Tom learns over the course of the next day:The beauty is in the detailsYour hand creates what your mind conceivesAll great accomplishments start with a single swift actionNo one begins by creating the Sistine ChapelWhether you’re looking for a way to reinvigorate your career or searching for the courage to begin a new one, THE ANGEL INSIDE is a must-read if you want to find true meaning in your life and work.The break-out business parable that’s already sold more than 70,000 copies, The Angel Inside tells the story of a young man searching for meaning in his work and finding it in an unlikely place: the life and art of Michelangelo.

Random House Audio |

From Chris Widener, the author of the breakout bestseller The Angel Inside, comes an inspiring new parable on the power of influence.The Art of Influence will make you think twice about everything you've ever learned about influence. As Chris Widener’s inspiring story reveals, it’s not something you "do" to other people but rather something that starts with how you shape and transform your own life. Forget about manipulation and slick fast-talking; The Art of Influence teaches that your ability to influence others begins from within.

The Art of Influence: Persuading Others Begins with You

Live the Life you Have Always Dreamed of!

This book, Resilience: Turning Your Setback into a Comeback, is full of transformative stories from unstoppable super achievers including Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Real Estate Syndicators, Speakers, Authors, NFL Players and Mentors, a 2x US Memory Champion, PGA Tour Mentor and more.
Fans of Jim Rohn, Brian Tracy, Tony Robbins, Mark Victor Hansen, Zig Ziglar, Robert Kiyosaki, and Darren Hardy will discover stories of resilience full of applicable lessons and strategies about bouncing back from unbelievable circumstances that touch the heart and uplift the mind.
Kyle Wilson with Lisa Haisha, Keith Elias, Steve Fitzhugh, Nick Bradley, Ron White, Dr. Thomas Black, Chris Widener, Carla Lee Martinez, Nathan Ogden, A.M. Williams, Adam Buttorf, Alpesh Parmar, Anna Kelley, Carl Wehmeyer, Chad Kneller, Chelsea Newman, Diana Hightower, Doug Kelley, EJ Sansone, Glen Mather, Greg Zlevor, Daniel Zlevor, Howard Pierpont, Jared Christian, Josh &amp; Emily Houser, Julian Sado, Justin Brooks, Justin Richards, Matthew Hayden, Meredith Besse Maggio, Michael Blank, Mike Coleman, Nicholas J. Scalzo, Paul M. White, Sean C. Na, Tammy Thrasher Mitchell, and Tim Hubbard seek to show you the power of resilience in your quest to achieve your dreams and goals!
You will read about overcoming financial ruin, battling health challenges both mental and physical, and surviving tragedies. You’ll read about persistence, courage, and unconventional approaches to challenges. From creators of bestselling books including Purpose, Passion &amp; Profit, The One Thing That Changed Everything, Life-Defining Moments from Bold Thought Leaders, Mom &amp; Dadpreneurs, The Little Black Book of Fitness, and Passionistas, these are not just feel-good stories, these are stories to move you to keep going and become more resilient in all aspects of your life!
Everyone involved has put a lot of work and energy into making sure this book and the lessons inside it will make a positive difference and a ripple in the world. We are honored by each of you who take the time to read and help start that ripple.
Praise for Resilience: Turning Your Setback into a Comeback
“This fast moving book is loaded with practical ideas you can use immediately to overcome adversity, bounce back from problems, and achieve any goal.”
Brian Tracy, Author of Millionaire Habits
“How you react, respond, and recover from anything that happens to you, the minute it occurs, is the essence of your strength and the foundation of your success. Kyle Wilson has been the essence of resilience for decades and these stories and lessons will provide the inspiration to strengthen your resilience all the way to the bank.”
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Robert Helms, Investor, Developer, Host of the #1 Podcast The Real Estate Guys Radio Show
“Getting knocked down in life is a given. Getting up is a choice. What you learn from both is life changing. Devour this book and learn from those who have overcome so much and your life will never be the same!”
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Resilience: Turning Your Setback into a Comeback

White, Ron

Wilson, Kyle

Haisha, Lisa

Elias, Keith

Bradley, Nick

Fitzhugh, Steve

Ogden, Nathan

Blank, Michael

Business Development & Entrepreneurship

Lessons From, LLC

The real you has an ability to live in a much larger way. Get prepared to radically disrupt your mindset and think bigger. This powerful audio program featuring top motivational speakers and thought leaders will transform your thoughts, your life and your actions to achieve greatness… one thought at a time.Thinking Big will teach steps to increase confidence and motivation to reach your goals. Learn how to set aside your self-imposed limitations. Your possibilities are boundless. Begin Thinking Big today!Contents Include:   21 Days to Transform Your Life by Marcia Wieder  Accessing Your Power by Marcia Wieder  Finding Your Dreams by Marcia Wieder  Motivation: The Key to Accomplishments by Zig Ziglar  Influencing Others Through a Dynamic Vision by Chris Widener  A Winning Mindset by Laura Stack  The Big One by Bob Proctor  The 5 Steps to Peak Performance by Dr. Larry Iverson  Achieving Greatness by Dr. Larry Iverson It's Possible by Les Brown Making a Difference by Sheila Murray Bethel Mastering Positive Motivation by Mark Sanborn

Thinking Big: Achieving Greatness One Thought at a Time

Ziglar, Zig

BROWN, Les

Proctor, Bob

Wieder, Marcia

Stack, Laura

Sanborn, Mark

Bethel, Sheila Murray

Various, Authors

Iverson, Larry

Personal Finance

Made for Success

Do you know how the wealthy look at the world? Where are their priorities? What are their spending and investing habits? How do they feel about opportunity, poverty, charity, and employment? The answers just might surprise you. But acquiring the mindset of a millionaire takes more than a focus on money. In fact, to the very rich, money is a byproduct of value given. This is just one crucial piece of the entire picture, revealed here in this program. These and other fascinating topics are explored richly in The Mindset of a Millionaire collection. Beginning with the greatest personal development classic of all time, Think and Grow Rich, this audio series will take you on a journey inside the realm of the truly wealthy. Follow along as Napoleon Hill reveals the wealth secrets of the most successful people of his era-and gives you a step-by-step process for achieving the same kinds of results. If success leaves tracks-and we know it does-then this audio collection is your road map to success. Own it today, and begin your journey to the world of the wealthy. Contents Include: Shameless Strategies for Creating Million-Dollar Success by Debbie Allen Creating Multiple Streams of Income by Debbie Allen Rip-Roaring Wealth by Mark Victor Hansen How to Develop a Wealth Mentality by Sherrin Ross Ingram Achieving Greatness by Dr. Larry Iverson Success Is an Attitude by Pamela Jett The Key to Excellence by Charley Tremendous Jones Consciously Designing and Achieving Your Financial Freedom by Loral Langemeier Big Money Marketing Experts by James Malinchak Share the Wealth by Bob Proctor Finding Financial Freedom to Ensure a Fantastic Finish by Chris Widener Controlling Your Destiny by Dr. Larry Iverson Leadership Habits by Dr. Larry Iverson The Secrets to Becoming Unstoppable by Dr. Larry Iverson

The Mindset of a Millionaire Lib/E: Success Magnetism Collection

Hansen, Mark Víctor

Langemeier, Loral

Allen, Debbie

Malinchak, James

Iverson, Dr Larry

Ross Ingram, Sherrin

Jett, Pamela

Tremendous Jones, Charley

Finance

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